Villarreal will compete in the knockout stage of the Europa League after beating Apollon Limassol.

Two goals in five first-half minutes sealed victory for Villarreal over Apollon Limassol and sealed the Spanish side's place in the next round of the Europa League.

FC Zurich's defeat at Borussia Monchengladbach meant Villarreal would have qualified regardless but Gerard Moreno and Luciano Vietto netted before the break to deliver a 2-0 win and ensure qualification for the Round of 32 on their own terms.

Bottom-placed Apollon were tame in defeat, bowing out of the competition with just three points.

Borussia Monchengladbach recorded their first win in the Europa League group stages this season with a thumping 5-0 victory over Apollon Limassol.

The German side had drawn both of their first two matches 1-1 but a brace from Ibrahima Traore and one each from Branimir Hrgota, Patrick Hermann and an own goal from Angelis Angeli ensured there was nothing close about this result.

Romanian coach Ioan Andone had only taken charge of Apollon seven days before the match but it was quickly uncomfortable viewing.